Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF Tops State Street on Cost and Yield

Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF (VBR) outperforms State Street SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF (SLYV) with a lower expense ratio of 0.05% versus 0.15%, better five-year returns ($1,540 vs $1,401 on $1,000 invested), and lower maximum drawdown. VBR tracks a broader index of 835 holdings compared to SLYV's 462 stocks, offering greater diversification for small-cap value investors.